About the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association

Published: 2015.10.07 02:59 PM

About the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association

The Hawai‘i Restaurant Association (HRA) is the leading advocate for Hawai‘i’s food-service industries. A nonprofit trade association that works side-by-side with the National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation, HRA represents, educates and promotes the restaurant, food service, hospitality and tourism industries by providing members with:

Discount programs

Networking opportunities

Events

Legislative lobbying on current issues and concerns

Industry updates

Industry data and resources for businesses

Dual membership with the National Restaurant Association

The food-service, hospitality, restaurant and tourism industries are part of the foundation for Hawai‘i’s economy. The Aloha State has more than 3,500 food-service locations, directly employing more than 82,000 hardworking people. The HRA strives to improve these industries with all of its professional services.

The HRA is governed by a regional representative board of directors. Each board member serves a two- or three-year term. The aim of this experienced team is to ensure that the HRA provides the most effective services and representation possible for the restaurant, food-service, hospitality and tourism industries.

A message from the executive director

This is proving to be an exceptional year for our industry. The HRA is under new leadership and working to enhance the overall benefit of your membership by working hard to stay on top of current legislative issues that affect our industry.

Our mission is to keep you informed while lobbying on your behalf. We also offer member-only discounts, money-saving offers, cost-saving seminars and ideas to help you become more profitable. Get the support and resources your company needs to be successful and contribute to Hawai‘i’s unique and diverse community. Call me at 944-9105 to see how we can help you reach your business goals.

I look forward to working with you to strengthen the restaurant industry in Hawai‘i. Mahalo!

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